The Colouring, Bronzing, and Patination of Metals
The Colouring, Bronzing, and Patination of Metals

Author: Richard Hughes

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780823007622

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"The techniques of metal colouring, bronzing and patination ... The metals covered are bronze and yellow brass in cast form; copper, gilding metal, yellow brass and silver in sheet form; and silver-plate and copper-plate ... A glossary of archaic chemical terms and their modern equivalents is included. An historical introduction outlines the various metalworking traditions with which the use of colourig techniques is associated ... With 275 illustrations, 220 in colour"--Cover.

Patina
Patina

Author: Matthew Runfola

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-02-28

Total Pages: 740

ISBN-13: 1620335131

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An explosion of patination methods from beginner to advanced skill levels! Patina offers a collection of over 300 metal patination recipes, application instructions, and full-sized samples for anyone working in metals, including jewelers, sculptors, and metal artisans. This all-skill-level book covers steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze, silver, and aluminum. Neatly organized by metal type then by color for ease of reference. Patina discusses variables that affect the overall metal coloration such as surface preparation, chemical formula, application method, and more. Cross-references take you to the variety of patination techniques offered, including immersion, brush application, spraying, fuming, layering, using resists, hot and cold applications, and more. All recipes feature step-by-step illustrated instructions. Patina also discusses safety issues and handling and disposing of hazardous or corrosive materials as well as proper ventilation. This book is an inspirational resource, a how-to guide, and a book that you have long been waiting for.

Metal Plating and Patination
Metal Plating and Patination

Author: Susan La-Niece

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2013-10-22

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 1483292061

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Surface finishing is a major subject in the field of metals. The artistic and technical development of decorative or protective finishes has produced some distinctive classes of metalwork in different parts of the world. Metal Plating and Patination is the most important reference work to be published surveying the surface treatments used from the inception of metallurgy to the present day.

Copper and Bronze in Art
Copper and Bronze in Art

Author: David A. Scott

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 9780892366385

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This is a review of 190 years of literature on copper and its alloys. It integrates information on pigments, corrosion and minerals, and discusses environmental conditions, conservation methods, ancient and historical technologies.

Patinas for Bronze Sculpture
Patinas for Bronze Sculpture

Author: Isabel M. Coryat

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2012-10-01

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 9781442135109

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This book will teach you how to execute a patina following step by step instructions, what to expect as you work and many factors that influence the final result. It also cover some history about patinas in antiquity and many other interesting facts about the subject of coloring bronzes.

Metal Patination Techniques for Jewelers and Metalsmiths
Metal Patination Techniques for Jewelers and Metalsmiths

Author: Matthew Runfola

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780500517390

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Written by a leading authority on the subject of patination, this book is neatly organized by metal for ease of access and then arranged by colour and other variables such as application method. All recipes are illustrated, so you can clearly see the effect youre going to get, and step-by-step sequences walk the beginner through the processes.